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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
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LAWRENCE G. JOHNSON
Agricultural College, May Q, 1897.

Agricultural College, May Q, 1887.
lion. wiley n, Mash:
Dear SRI have just completed
the analysis OF quite Il series of iron
ores from Winston county. Miss, en-.
bracing also some from Webster Co..
which promises well for tie future de-
|vcIopmcnt ofthis section of the State.
! am not personally acquainted with
the extent OF the ores in Webster
county, but from a personal cXamina.
ton of the ores of Winston Co., once
in company with Mr.. Mcdowell. Of
Starkville. and once with the Assis.
tant L. 5. Geologist. Prof. johnson. |
am convinced that there is ore enough
and of proper qnalitv to justify work
ing, provided transportation Fan he
secured. | believe the capital to work
the ores can be secured, provided n
railroad can he gotten through the re.
gion where the ore abounds. a com.
rarison of The analysis OF these ores
with those of like character largely
worked in many parts of Europe
shows that they are as good rs the
ores from which n very large share of
the iron of the world is produced, aud
they correspond very closely TO the
ores of which Crookcs e. Robring say
"thc iron produced from the ayillacc.
Gus iron stones is of M extremely good
quality, provided the Goals used fol
smelling are good"
Prof johnson found limestone with.
in reach, which appears to be of pro-
per character for its reduction. and
sinrc charcoal has become u bv-pro.
duet in another manufacturing pro.
cess, the question of fuel is also solv'
ed, as the supply of timber in that see
ton is ample.
Tho analysis of the ores are opel
tor Inspection and comparison Will
those Of like kind in other parts of Tia
world, with which they compare fa'
vorablv.
may add that | do not think thcr,
is enough ore for speculative excite
mcnt, but with transportation, skill
capital and proper exercise Of jndg
mcni, these ores can he worked here
as elsewhere, with profit.
Respectfully. .
JOHN A. MYERS, /
State Chemist.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

Capt, farrnr, the engineer who made
.hc survey Of the Macon 4 Tuscaloosa
X. r., came TO Macon last Monday and
made = report TO the Directors, who
held n meeting that evening in Judge
FoDte's office. 1t WINS ms thorough and
complete as it could possibly have
''ccn made, embracing the smallest de-
tails, and giving the actual cost of cv.
erything used in the construction of q
road, with the exception of the roll.
ing stock. II was a model OF nea,ness,
and VIC believe, It stretched out in Il
straight line, would reach from the
Court House to the Iron Bridge. The
report was very satisfactory to the
Directory. The cost Of building the
road will be about $1,000. 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
-0pC Grand OFFERINGS VIII FI Maintain On ALREADY Established Reputation d ug lii unngy uu" m u vuy4n

District Attorney Miller announced
that both sides we're through with the
testimony, and desired to know what
the counsel for defense proposed to do
as regards the writ Of Ha6cas Corpus
for Col. Hamilton.
Counsel for defense announced their
intention to take out writ for him also.
and so let the cases aguinst.ull the ac-
cused rest in the hands of Chancellor
Pcyton.
1t WAS then agreed by the court that
argument would be heard aud decision
rendered on Tuesday. June Z, ut which
time the ste~nographer will have the
most material testimony in writing.
Upon agreement ofcounscl, court I'D
mittcd w. II. Figures and VIM. Hardy
TO BAH until the case is decided, in the
sum of $ 5000 each. after which TIC
court adjourned till Tuesday, June Z
1887.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

1t is generally conceded that the ap.
pOintmcnt of a successor to Justice
Woods will be rendered 10 Il Southern
man, and two prominent Mississip-
plans are already Spoken: Of Sena.
tor George and Secretary Lamar. II
is hardly probable the latter would
wish to resign his seat in the { abinet,
though the office of Supreme Judge Is
likely to be n lifelong one, and with
out the cares and %perplcxiiics Of a cab.
met position. Senator George, whose
judicial character is 80 widely known
and acknowledged, would propable
accept and be acceptable,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
Not a Failure has been Reported,

Mr.: II b. Glover, Randall, Ark,
writes "Out OF all the Hughes Tonic
| have sold since | have been selling
it. not a failure has been reported.
Every bottle has given perfect salts
faction. | recommend tia certain,
safe and speedy cure for chills and te-
YER"
Prepared by Il. A. Robinson & Co,
Wholesale Druggists, Louisville, hy
Sold at retail By Druggists general
II.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
Hosiery,
e ,
Fans,
Prairie Point.

Mr.. Edilor:-Wc had \ very severe
wind, with rain and hail last Friday,
doug some damage. The gin house of
Mr.. j. b. Stewart was blown down,
killing his fine mare, leaving n very
Young colt uniniured, and unrooting
some buildings on Mr., j. II. Covkrelfs
place.
You call for cotton squares; we have
had them so long that we pay no al
tcntion to them. We are now looking
for blooms. Wcscnd YOU some under
lying cotton, that we have taken out,
to give the large a chance, which meas
urcs eighteen or twenty inches.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

There is now locked up in the Treas
ury at Washington 3l7,000.0oO Of dol
lars, 1877, 000,0 900 OF which is in paper
money. This sum. if distributed per
capita to the inhabitants Of the L. s.,
including women ond children, would
give each individual over six dollars
All this money is virtually useless i; it
neither buys anything. pays M debts,
and might as well be so mncl, lead, as
far ms it's present practical use is con-
ccrncd. In fact, ii is m expense to
the Government, which now. in view
of the change OF Trcasurcrs, has to
be counted, and that counting paid
for. There is one consolation, howev.
or, it cannot rust.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

One OF the prcrogHtivrS OF M Edi-
tor is, that he rnn give his opinion on
Nil matters OF public interest, but it
is expected he shall give the reasons
and facts upou which such opinions
are based. An Editor should observe
the audi altcram parton" Of all sub,
jerta in controversy upon which he
comments. The people. to u great en-
tent, dcpcnd upon the information
aud consequent conclusions he rcach-
o.. after having investigated anything
of public interest. and of coursc they
are at liberty 20 agree with him or
not. We are not prepared to shy,
however, that these memorial services
and other demonstrations OF that char
actcr in relation to the recent Tragedy
in Jackson are exactly proper ut this
time, These partakc more of M eX
parte character, and sometimes might
mi,lcad by "A mistaken zeal, in bring
ing one side of Il question too promi-
nently to the front, aud arousing atoo
bitter feeling on the one hand, and u
too intense sympathy on the other.
While we think there is little pallia-
ton for the act that resulted in tho
death OF Gambrell, we would not wish
to arouse the Indignation of thc people
against his slayers, but Il sense Of jus.
licc, tia, will enable them calmly tC
deidc on their guilt, and.sec that they
suffer It's penalties.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

Tho Davis Sewing Machine Comps.
ny is a solid company, and when they
warrant each Of their machines for a
term of five years, yon can rest assur-
ed that they will make them of the
best material, and with the greatest
care. There is no doubt the "Dnvis'
viii wear three times Gs long rs ii is
warranted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

The consolidation Of the Revenue
Districts is certainly q reform; it will
cut off 4 number of salricd officials.
and save something 20 the Govern
incnt. As il effects Mississippi, We
can only say that OR State Revenue
District has been consolidated with
that of Louisiana. The efficient and
popular Collector Of this District, as
il was, Capt. Il. W. Banks, we are sor
ry 10 Say, will be retired by this Act
at the Government.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

Some people suffer from sick head
ache all their lives dr. g9inE out u
miserable existence. If they worli
only try one does OF SMITH BILE
BEANS (oNo Beam they would never
say that nothing would afford them
relief. This wonderful remedy IL
pleasant, harmless and ALWAYS eftec-
tive. The price, p cents per bottle,
makes it very popular, For sale vs.
al druggists, and dealers in medicines,
O. sont by mail.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

The habeas corpus case in which the
parties concerned in the Gambrcll
tradcgy were tried before Chancellor
pey,on has closed. Figures aud liar-
Ay were..admittcd to bail at 5000 dol
3ars each. Another habcas corpus will
bc issued in favor of Col. Hamilton.
and sumo nh j. fixed upon for a hear
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

Mr.. EDITOR Last Sunday, May Is,
was the day set apart to be observed
by the Methodist Sunday Schools all
over the South AS "Children's Day.
The usual Sunday School exercises
were to be omitted, and n special pro-
grunmc was to be carried out.
"Children's Day" at Hebron was
most beautifully and appropriately
celebrated. The ladies and gentlemen
of the community met the day before
and decorated the church profusely
with lovely flowers aud evcrgrccns.
Every niche and corner was ornament.
ed.
The exercises commenced with q
song of welcome by the school, follow.
cd by PRAYER. The printed pro-
grammo from the publishing house at
Nashville was used after the opening.
DR.. j. Z. II. Jones, the Supt. of the
school male an excellent address.
During llie exercises Miss Wootcn and
Dir. 4. Cook presented the DR.. with u
bouquet Of flowers in behalf of the
school. lie returned thanks to them
in a graceful little impromptu speech
Miss Conner then presented flowers
to Mrs. $. 5. Skinner Tor the school
expressing their appreciation of her
uniiring energy aud zeal as their or
ganist. This she replied TO in Il
Il charming manner.
The exercises closed with n collcc.
ton by three little girs. These beau,
titul little maidcns sat on n sofa I'M,
der an arch within the altar railing
The. arch was drnpcd in. white. ant
garlanls with wrcathcs of flowers
%Surmounting the whole was Il beauti,
FIJI white dove. that seemed TO cnio,
the whole affair from its elevated po'
silion. for il would move its head iron
side TO side, then nestle under the 70,
liagc. Tho roll was called, and eacl
pupil came forward and deposited his
gift with the little collectors. The
amount taken was something over six
dollars.
Thisewriter went home much pleas
cd aud benefited. a. AZ
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

I. 5. Gcol. Survey, Meridian, Miss.
April 81, 1887
Hon. Wiley n Wash:
Dear .Shr:-lt was gratifying to me
to see published an extract from n
very imperfect letter, not written for
publication, to our chief at Washing-
ton abou, Bcvil's Iliil. But think
YOU must have misunderstood my con.
illusions about the matter also 10 some
extent. Suppose YOU ask Myers what
together we concluded about it. |
think and hope | said as to Bcyil's Hill
itself. that iron ore exists there in thin
developments. much as il is found at
the same horizon OF the lowest cocenc
of the Cult States everywhere and not
enough in any II spot 10 warrant
large and expensive works for its re
duction.' Stress is TO be laid on the
words "any one spot" and large and
expensive works. But that. take the
whole district over having Webster as
a center, large quantities of medium
ore is found eastward about Bevil's
Hill, and westward beyond Frascr's
mill. n finer quality. which could be
collected at convenient points. sud
would probably be sufficient 10 sup
port one or more modcrtc furnaces.
say ten or twelve. Di>claiming at the
same time any knowledge of furnaces
0s an expert. and DENYING that any
one could Judge satisfactorily without
some trial shafts to ascertain the guam
titv Of the ore. which is seen on the
surface Gin spots in only thin develop
mcnts" That "coal as far as seen
proved to be only Ignite of the
poorest quality, but that better un
douhtcdly existed further west, and
even east in small quantities il the
Ripley formation But for an iron
industry, stone coal is not needed.
Charcoal is better, and timber IS album
dant. That ''amber" as reported, pro-
badly exists The well diggcrs who
found il preserved m specimens. If
there in rs large quantities AS any
where, it could not add materially to
the industries OF the country.
Such, my good friend. is about what
! tried to say 10 YOU and 10 every n
who talked 10 me about il. and tho
same to the authorities al Washington
IN n more condensed form. My belief
that an iron industry could be sustain
ed by mixing the poor ores about Bcy
lis Hill with better material further
west and south cannot affect the qucs.
tiOn Of "A furnace much because am
not expert at iron making. can on
~ give YOU the benefit of n little geo
logical observation and my hearty
, good wishes. If did say that "two
+! or three small. furnaces could be run
= in Winston" that would be rather nm.
der than over the mark of what |
a hope and believe. But Winston is a
, small State. Bevil's is small in the
extreme cast of the Webster neighbour
hood. Very truly,
LAWRENCE C. Johnson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

Extra Billy Smith, eX-Govcrnor OF
Virginia, died last week at the age of
ninety years. He was a man Of abiIi-
~, great personal courage, and took
on''active part IN the field in the late
war lie was beloved by the people.
and the soldiers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
NOTICE.
The State Of Mississippi.

The State Of Mississippi.
NoXubee County.
l''uGn"i strauss In Circuit Court of
o. 5. Coleman. said County,
To :. Coleman -
An attachment ut the suit of LeinkRuf&
Strauss. against yonr estate, for Nine Hun
dred and Sixty Dollars, returAable before
the Circuit Court of said County. has been
executed. and Is n0w pending in said Court ;
and unless YOU appear before said Court
! on the
Ord Monday Of August, 1887.
and plead to said action. Judgment will be
entered, aud the estate attached Will be sold.
Witness my hand ard official seal, this
May 9th, 1887.
JOHN A. TYSON,
may7-it. Circuit Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

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never fails. CIban Chill Tonic, the
great West Indies Fever aud Aguc
Remedy, introduced in this country
from Cuba. cures Chills aud Fever, Bill.
iousness and Liver Complaint every
time. Try il. il will save your life.
Sud only BY Z. S. Murphey.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
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We were pleased to meet and have
n short chat Yesterday morning with
Col. +. j. O'Ncil, of Macon, in regard
to the prospects OF the above Road, so
important in the early development of
Tuscaloosa. lie told rs some crafty
ING facts which il is premature to state
now: but that Maj, Farrar is busy on
the profile of the surveyed route, and
in making estimates, and that these
will soon be completed. But its the
intention OF the Company and he de
sircs us TO so statc) to survey a line
up the Sipscy valley. and across to
North Port and Tuscaloosa, and chat
the people along that route arc earn
estlv requested to meet Maj, Farrar
and give him all the information they
eau in regard 10 the topography OF
the country that il is the intention of
the Company to find and settle upon
the shortest, cheapest and best route.
conditioned upon the amount Of land
subscriptions, and their probable com.
mcrcinl value, OF course this is an
important element in deciding the f.
nal location,-othcr things being
equal. II seems TO us that people along
both routes should microscopic minds
Of one another 50 that they may res
pond rs hbcrally as they can TO Sc
cure the location Of this Road. There
will he but one Road built and which,
ever route gets il viii be most tortu-
nato. II will not be a local Road, but
will stretch, east and west from the
Mississippi to the Atlantic sca6oard,
with lis connections. and sweep the
plains of the great West. Touching
the base Of the vast mineral district,
which ere long will teen with busy
thousands. and then stretching west
through fertile fields of corn and cot.
ton up 20 the cast bank Of the Father
of Waters. no Road can compete Wit,
il in the character Of its valuable
trcights. Is Tu-kalnoSa doing her FIJI.
share in pushing forward this CRANE
enterprise? Having put her hand tc
the plow' it will most unworthy i,
! her to look back Better never +,
have begun to build,'-TUscalo 81 Ga
I Zctto.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

We do not know..that the Macon Bar
have taken any steps TO express their
preference for q successor of Justice
Woods Oh the Supreme Bench, but we
believe they are, TO 4 man, i'll favor of
the appointment OF tina, able j%nrist.
Senator George.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
IN Memoriam.

As \ brilliant star glimlncrs, reccdcs
an! departs. as u rose fully expanded
in all OF IFS fragrance and beauty
troops and dies as the birds when
she las sung her sweetest last lay as
tie dew drops when i has kissed the
hover and gently, oWcCtly return TO
mother Earth 81 ON lovely and gift
ed friend, adobe. 5. PoINDEXTER,
when her mission was filed, was
borne, to the spirit land to rest in
sweet communion with her loved ones.
Mrs. l'oindcNtcr's maiden name was
Brothers. She was born at Aricsia,
educated at Macon, and died at West
Point, Miss, mt the residence of her
brother, DR.. o. Brothers, in the 47th
year Of her life Size married W. K.
PoindcAtcr, 4 gentleman of the high
rst moral, rcligio 5 and literary cul-
turc and n distinguished teacher.
From the time of Mrs. PoindcXlcr's
marriage, She made teaching her life
work, and her Success was marked.
Mrs. r~oindcXter was u lady of in
domitablc energy and rare mental
! qualifications, which were highly Cul-
/ liyutcd. She was musical and drama.
tie 3: rs Il conversationalist she was a
purist. her manners were elegant and
I charming: She was %sanguinc in dispo-
s%ition, always inspiring hope; noble.
generous and charitable; she had a
love for and nice appreciation of the
beautiful.
Her lite OF spirit, energy, goodness
and grand usefulness, is unc worthy
Of imitation, and is a beacon.liyhi IL
those whose ambition would lcat
them to the highest arena oilile 81,
has lett in the hearts OF her friends ;
memory OF nndccn, lug freshness 4; ;
memory that will recall her elegant
graceful form, genial smile. sparkliu.
wit and Silvery, enchanting voice.
Mrs. PoinleX,cr was blessed witt
three children ; one died in carl,
childhood, and only Il few months pre-
viOus 10 her death, her n'blc boy
Shack, WAS taken. She leaves man,
friends and relatives, with her onl,
surviving child, an accomplished
daughter, to weep and mourn over
vacancy that can never be filled.
Swcctly she sings on the shore q
} the Summer Isle, resting from her la
. bors and free from all pain.
Myrtle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

Johu Randolph said the pNi'oso'
piers stone was "pay AS yon GO"
That would do very well il cvcry body
possessed it. but when the few pay as
they 90 and the many don't the stone
is a heavy one for the former TO carry
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

We hope he may he elected aud II
81 We know he will find his place in
The "Wool Ha'' band whose members
will most certainly be largely aug
mrnied IN tho nest legislature, II the
s,gns OF the times mean anything
Chirkasaw Messenger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
From the Tar Heel Country.

Knott, IIcnnessc & Co., Brindlcton,
n. c., writes that Ilnckleberry Cor
dial sells better with every satisfaction
for bowel troubles and children teeth
ing, and commend it to every mother,
the physician of the home.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

When the stomach lacks vigor and
regularity there will be tln%tulcncc,
heartburn, nausea, sick headache, ncr-
vousncss, use Dr. j. II. McL.can'-
strengthening Cordial end Blood lu.
riiipr. to give tone and regularity TO
the stomach,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
BENT NOTICE.

The State of Mississippi,
NoXubec County.
}, II. Duke aud Reuben
Chapman. Executor Of
the estate Of +, Z. Sncd- In the Circuit
ecor. deceased. Court OF said
No. S6Sl vs.. County.
George VI. Blocker and
Bette -. Blocker.
To George NJ. Blocker and Bette W. Block
Cr:-
An attachment 1T the suit of j. ii. Duke
and Reuben Chapman, Executor OF the e.
tate of +. =. Sncderor, deceased, against
your estate. for Two Hundred and Seventy
nine and 97-l00 Dollars, returnabie before
the Circuit Court of said County, has been
executed and is now pending in said Court
and unless you appear before said Court on
the
3rd Monday Of August, 1887,
and plead to said action, judgment will be
/ entered, and the estate attached will be
sold. JOHN a. TYSON.
muy7-4t Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

Nhy will yon suffer with q shaking
Ciiill OF n buraing Fever? TRY Cuban
Chill Tonic the great West Indies fe-
Yer and Ayuc Remedy. 1t will quickly
cure YUR, Two doses will stop chill.
ono bottle breaks them up for wears,
Go TO your druggist. 7. 5. Mnrphcy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

Samuel Pnsco, Speaker of the lower
house of the Florida Legislature, was
elected TO a seat in the |. :. Senate by
arclamaiion, after TIC Withdrawal OF
Perry and NluXhani.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

A sort Of leihargy sometimes takes
possession OF tho kidneys aud bladder +:
il,ry should be promptly stimulated
=, health, action by the use of DR.. J.
II Nj. sn's Liver and Kidney Balm.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

There is a rumor abroad that the
State Railroad Commissioners visited
East Mississippi last week, but we
have not seen any one who saw them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28

Hon. Wiley n. Nash will be elected,
1t seems, without opposition from the
18th Senatorial District. lIcis wortlE
of the honor.